A key distinction between radiographic studies and nuclear studies using radiopharmaceuticals is that
A)nuclear studies are generally more functional in nature.
B)radiographic examinations are more structural in nature.
C)both studies use ionizing radiation.
D)all of the above are correct.

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By design,radionuclide studies are considered perfusion (functional)studies because they assess the body's biodistribution of an injected radioactive material.Radiographic examinations are predominantly anatomical studies looking at the body's structure.Both use electromagnetic energy (x-ray and gamma)and are ionizing radiation examinations requiring diligence in the use of these radiations.

A Key Distinction Between Radiographic Studies and Nuclear Studies Using